Entries from December 2012

Madison County wrestlers have hit the road in several big tournaments this season. But on Saturday, the action came to them. The guys from Danielsville hosted the 10-team Red Raider Duals Saturday at Madison County Middle School, placing ninth in the event. “We’re just a very young group and there were a lot of solid teams, no easy ...
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Madison County’s school superintendent has posted a letter on the school system website to address parents’ concerns following last week’s shooting at a Connecticut elementary school. “As a parent of a fourth grader in our system, I fully share the concerns expressed and understand the fear many parents feel as a result of this ...
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WINDER – Cynthia Denise Thompson, 48, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2012. She was the daughter of Peggy Overton of Winder and the late James O’Neal Overton. She was a 1981 graduate of Winder Barrow High School, was employed by the State of Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice as a transportation officer, and was employed by the ...
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By Susan Harper One of my recent columns got an instant response from a reader who is also a friend. Wanda Crawley put down the paper and picked up the phone after reading “Enough with the Cards!” in which I complained about all the plastic I was being asked to carry in my wallet in order to receive store discounts. “There’s an easy fix ...
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WINDER - Rowena Michael Lackey, 95, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 20, 2012, following an extended illness. The daughter of the late Clifford and Rosa Sims Michael, she was a born in Sim's Town in South Barrow County, the fifth of ten children, and was a lifelong resident of Barrow County. Mrs. Lackey was a member of Hebron ...
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JEFFERSON - Frances Dowell Kelley, 88, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2012. She was born in Crossplains, Tenn., the daughter of the late Thomas and Ruby Carver Dowell. Mrs. Kelley was a retired teacher's assistant with the Jackson County School System and a member of the Galilee Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, ...
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TALMO - Hazel McCrary Buckner, 93, passed away Thursday December 20, 2012. She was born in Warner, Okla., the daughter of the late Walter and Mamie Woodall McCrary. Mrs. Buckner was an office manager of Mosler Safe Company for many years before retiring. She lived in Savannah for many years, where she was a member of Montgomery Presbyterian ...
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HULL - Coyal Strickland, 94, died Thursday, December 20, 2012. Mr. Strickland was the son of the late Clemon and Texie Mae Hill Strickland. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Baxter Strickland. Mr. Strickland was a farmer and was a machine operator with Oliver Rubber Company and was a United States Army Veteran of World War II. He was a ...
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The Madison County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 27, in the county government complex. Agenda items are as follows: •Chairman’s report. (Chairman Anthony Dove) •Business involving guests, groups or multiple visitors. •Report from IDA – Marvin White. •Statements and remarks from citizens on agenda ...
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